Dick Spotswood: Civil grand jury a great forum to address Marin issues

Marin has a history of good, efficient, corruption-free local government. At the federal and state level, that’s not always the outcome. Good government doesn’t happen by accident.

Marin agencies aren’t free of inefficiencies and wrongheaded moves. Yet, compared to many American counties, they are paragons of good government.

Marin benefits from a citizenry who is well-educated, sophisticated and prosperous. Locals expect county government, cities, towns, special purpose agencies and school districts to be...